Plaque can build up on teeth over time, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. Not only is plaque a nuisance, but it’s also dangerous – tartar can actually lead to tooth loss! Thankfully, there are ...

Researchers headed by teams at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, and at Harvard University, have ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Tartar build-up in dogs is a common dental issue owners and vets frequently ...

July 18 (UPI) --Archaeologists have developed a new technique for analyzing tooth tartar. The latest research into ancient tooth tartar suggests the mineralized residue can offer insights into the ...

In a recent study, scientists have made remarkable strides in understanding medieval diets through an unexpected source: ...

Remnants of a rare pigment found in dental tartar of a woman buried around 1,000 years ago at a medieval monastery indicate that she may have been an elite scribe or book painter. These pigment flecks ...

A study has, for the first time, identified minute traces of broomcorn millet consumption directly from human dental calculus ...

Tartar build-up in dogs is a common dental issue owners and vets frequently encounter. If it's not properly addressed, this condition can lead to serious dental problems. Tartar, also known as ...